Kidnapping cases worry police, says Ass Comm Nyath...

Kidnapping cases worry police, says Ass Comm Nyathi

Zim Now Writer

Police are investigating three cases of kidnapping which occurred earlier this week with two cases involving learners.

In a statement, police national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said they are concerned as pupils are being targeted.

“Police in Harare are investigating a case of kidnapping in which a Grade Six pupil, 11, was kidnapped while going to school by four unknown suspects who were travelling in a black Toyota Noah on May 29 at around 0630 hours in Glen View.

“The victim was later dumped along 13th Avenue, Glen View.

“In another case of kidnapping, which occurred near Chengetanai Old People’s Home in Chinhoyi on May 30, a Grade Seven learner, 12, was abducted by three unknown suspects travelling in a white kombi.

“The victim was later dumped in Avlon Park,” reads the statement.

Meanwhile, a Harare woman, 44, was kidnapped by three unknown males travelling in a kombi at Copa Cabana Rank on May 25 after boarding the vehicle intending to go to Dzivaresekwa.

She was dumped at Maringire Village, Chivi on May 28 after the suspects had alleged that the victim was too old.

Anyone with information to report to any nearest Police Station.